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Chartwell Barton Retirement Residence

Updated 2026-10-30 · 3,954 reviewed · 238 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(70) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Rent-to-Own Home Programs
Chartwell Barton Retirement Residence
Location
Newmarket
Service
Rent-to-Own Home Programs
Reviews
70
Best for
families wanting a hands-on tour and quick answers from managers

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-30. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-30.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff from the first tour through move-in. Several families say managers answer questions quickly and help with short-notice moves. The newest reviews, though, raise concerns about food service staffing and meal quality, and say the issue has not improved yet.

Named staff come up often. Theresa Krause, Lifestyles and Program Manager, is praised for tours and follow-up. Michelle Fagan, General Manager, and Heather, Administrative Manager, are also mentioned by families. Recent reviewers say they want a clear timeline for food service improvements.

Praised for
  • staff greet families warmly
  • named managers answer questions quickly
  • helpful during short-notice move-ins
  • friendly tours and follow-up emails
Watch-outs
  • food service staffing levels
  • recent reviews say food quality has not improved
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Best for: families wanting a hands-on tour and quick answers from managers
Think twice if: Food service staffing and meal quality were raised in the most recent reviews.

Where this business shines

  • warm welcome from staff
  • named managers praised for answering questions
  • tours with follow-up emails
  • pet-friendly residence

Worth knowing

  • Theresa Krause, Lifestyles and Program Manager, praised for tours and move-in help
  • Michelle Fagan, General Manager, named in several reviews
  • Nurse Nora praised for compassion
  • Published suite price starts at $3,616/month per the business website
  • Pet-friendly residence per business website
  • Fitness room, library, and bistro dining listed on website

What reviews say by service

Rent-to-Own Home Programs
Reviews describe a retirement residence, not a rent-to-own program; no rent-to-own evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.5 average across the 176 rent-to-own home programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
62
4
6
3
0
2
1
1
1

Common questions

What does a suite cost?
The business website states suites start from $3,616 per month.
Is the residence pet-friendly?
The business website lists it as a pet-friendly residence.

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Last updated 2026-10-30